‘Harry Potter’
Dying Threats to Black Star Immediate Police Response
Revealed
United Kingdom authorities are conscious of demise threats to a Black star of the upcoming HBO ‘Harry Potter’ sequence … they usually’ve been involved with the manufacturing, TMZ has realized.
The Hertfordshire Constabulary — which polices the realm the place the sequence is filming — tells TMZ … a police report has not been filed, however they’re conscious of threats focusing on actor Paapa Essiedu. We’re informed officers are involved with Warner Bros. UK Studio.
If you do not know … HBO head honcho Casey Bloys lately informed reporters the present, based mostly on the beloved books by J.Okay. Rowling, upped safety whereas filming after Essiedu obtained threats concerning his casting as Professor Severus Snape — the character performed by late legend Alan Rickman within the movie sequence.
It is price noting that the primary trailer for the sequence dropped the opposite day … and it has been inundated with repulsive racist feedback about Essiedu taking part in Snape.
The HBO ‘Harry Potter’ sequence drops this December.